Annual Renewal

• 10 hours of Continuing Education (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Renewal of License 700-X-2-.08)
  • 2 hours on Alabama Physical Therapy Jurisprudence every 5 years
  • Excess hours earned may be carried forward to the next renewal period

Member State

Physical therapy may direct/supervise no more than 4 Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Roles and Responsibilities of Licensees, 700-X-3-.03)

• Physical Therapist Assistant Supervision (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Roles and Responsibilities of Licensees, 700-X-3-.03)
  • Frequent regularly scheduled oversight by supervising physical therapist (PT)
  • Maintain close communication with the supervising PT
  • PTA may supervise support personnel when directed by PT

• Physical Therapy Aide (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Roles and Responsibilities of Licensees, 700-X-3-.03)
  • Direct onsite supervision by a PT or a PTA, if directed by supervising PT
  • Perform patient-related support duties

Permitted in limited situations as defined in Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act Section 34-24-210.1 Evaluation & Treatment by Physical Therapist

• Approved Referral Sources (Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act – Section 34-24-210.1 Evaluation & Treatment by Physical Therapist)
  • Professional licensed to practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, or chiropractic
  • Licensed assistant of a physician with a valid supervision agreement
  • Licensed certified registered nurse practitioner who has a valid agreement with a licensed physician

Dry Needling – Information in American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs and check with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy for information.

Telehealth – Not addressed in Alabama Practice Act.

• Identification (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Identification Required, 700-X-3-.05)
  • Display appropriate credentials, such as PT or PTA, on person when providing physical therapy services

• Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Information (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Identification Required, 700-X-3-.05)
  • Name, mailing address, and telephone number prominently displayed at each place of business

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Unbecoming Conduct/Conduct Detrimental To The Best Interest of the Public Prohibited, 700-X-3-.02(i))
  • Clarify discipline if using the word “doctor” when providing professional services

• Name Change (Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code – Lost or Destroyed or Name Change, 700-X-2-.10)
  • Apply for a Replacement License within 60 days

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(Updated 1/27/2022)

• Overtime (Alabama Wages and Hour Info)
  • Follow Federal Guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • More than 40 hours in a workweek at a rate of no less than 1-1/2 times the regular rate

• Meal Break (Alabama Child Labor Laws)
  • Not required for employees 16 years old and older
  • Follow Federal Guidelines in 29 C.F.R. §785.19
    • Usually 30 minutes or more and usually unpaid time

• Additional Breaks (Alabama Child Labor Laws)
  • Not required for employees 16 years old and older
  • Follow Federal Guidelines in 29 C.F.R. §785.18
    • Breaks less than 20 minutes are customarily paid time

• Paid Sick Leave
  • No specific information noted in Alabama laws and statutes